The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has canceled planned public consultative forums following the withdrawal of the retail electricity tariff review application submitted by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
In a notice dated June 5, EPRA said the stakeholder forums scheduled to begin on May 15, 2026, across various parts of the country will no longer take place.
“As a result, the stakeholder consultation forums that had been scheduled to commence on 15th May 2026 and continue across various locations in the country will no longer take place,” read part of the notice.
EPRA noted that the application, filed on March 31, 2026, for the 5th tariff control period (2026/27–2028/29), was withdrawn following consultations within government and engagement with key sector stakeholders to prevent an increase in electricity costs.
EPRA Halts Electricity Tariff Review Process
The regulator further confirmed that current retail electricity tariffs will remain unchanged unless reviewed through the procedures outlined under the Energy Act, 2019.
EPRA noted that any future tariff review must undergo technical evaluation, stakeholder consultations, and public participation before approval.
The authority assured consumers and businesses that the withdrawal of the application does not affect electricity supply, adding that services will continue under the existing tariff structure.
EPRA also thanked stakeholders, including consumers, industry players, county governments, civil society organizations, and members of the public who had prepared to participate in the review process.
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CS Wandayi Announces Current Electricity Tariffs Will Remain in Force
On June 3, Energy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi announced the withdrawal of the proposed Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) tariff review, stating that current electricity tariffs will remain in effect.
CS Wandayi said that the withdrawal safeguards livelihoods and provides relief to consumers amid concerns over the cost of electricity.
Additionally, the CS said that the decision reflects the need to maintain a sustainable energy sector while protecting livelihoods, businesses and industries from possible cost escalation.
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The revised tariffs published in Gazette Notices Nos. 6002, 6003 and 6004 showed that EPRA applied three separate levies, which collectively added about KSh4.7 per unit of electricity before taxes and other charges.
The biggest increase came from the fuel energy cost charge, which added KSh3.47 per kilowatt hour.
EPRA said the adjustment reflected the actual cost of fuel used in electricity generation in March 2026.
As a result, on May 24, EPRA invited members of the public to participate in consultative forums on the proposed electricity sector retail tariff application for the 2026/27–2028/29 tariff control period.
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